The Sofia Top-Down Raglan Jumper - Womens Knitting Pattern | PT 8707

A delicate and soft jumper that's surprisingly quick and simple to knit, the Sofia is worked top-down in the round. Knitwear so elegant that you can take it from from day to night.

Construction

Knit in the round from the top down, in stocking stitch with two strands of Lilt held together. Raglan shaping to shoulders.

Tension

16 sts and 22 rounds to 10cm over stocking stitch, Worked in the round, using 5.50mm needles and 2 strands of Lilt held together. How to check and adjust your tension.

Suitable Yarns

Shown in Lilt, with two strands together. This pattern is suitable for other yarns but will give a different result.

Accessories

A 4.50mm and 5.50mm (40cm, 80cm, & 100cm long) circular knitting needles, and a set of 4.50mm and 5.50mm double-pointed needles (dpn’s) or size needles to give correct tension. 4 stitch markers.
One circular needle length of each size (4.50 mm and 5.50mm) can be used if you utilise the magic loop method for both sleeves and body.

Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings

Techniques you'll be employing

Working in the round from the top down. KFB increasing. Working small circumferences in the round using either DPNs or a circular needle. Casting off loosely.

Fit & Related Yarn Requirements

To fit chest size	cm	75	85	95	110	120	130	140	150	160
Finished chest size	cm	85	95	105	115	130	140	150	160	170
Body length	cm	51	53	55	56	57	58	61	62	65
Sleeve length	cm	43	43	43	43	43	43	43	43	43
Qty x 25g balls	Lilt	4	5	5	6	7	7	8	9	10

Note: the yarn requirements may seem low for this garment, compared to other patterns, as it is very lightweight. However, this pattern has been tested and weighed to ensure yarn quantities are sufficient to make the pattern as written. Always work a tension square to check your gauge before beginning your project.

Photographed in Lilt Sherwood, Crystal, and Pewter.